Demonology Warlock DPS Stat Priority — 12.0.5

The stat priority for a Demonology Warlock is as follows.

It is worth noting that our secondary stats are relatively close to each other in value, so prioritizing item-level is generally considered the best approach, especially as you approach hitting diminishing returns on the stat value you gain. A more balanced stat distribution is preferable to stacking the two best stats to the point where they diminish in value.

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While a generalized stat priority will assist new players, there really is no substitute for simming your character. Learn more with this guide!

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Intellect is your primary stat. You should look for this stat in all of your upgrades. It provides you with Spell Power, which increases the damage of your spells.

Haste influences the cast speed of all your spells, as well as the number of attacks your demons (outside Wild Imps) can output before despawning. Haste is a desirable stat, as it generates additional resources via Demonic Core and allows for increased Soul Shard generation.

Mastery, through Mastery: Master Demonologist, increases the damage dealt by your demons. It has higher importance in multitarget compared to single target.

Critical Strike increases your chance to critically hit with all spells and abilities.

Versatility is a flat-out damage done increase and damage taken reduction.

Every stat has a limit where they will begin to offer less increase per point gained, which are known as the points of diminishing return. Once you have reached these amounts, stats will become progressively less valuable and may fall behind other options. The current breakpoints are:

Itemization

Gearing and Enchants

Your stat priority extends to enchants, consumables, and gear. Take what you learned on this page and apply it to your gameplay with these two guides!

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This guide has been written by Motoko, Warlock main since The Burning Crusade, co-admin in the Warlock Discord, and theorycrafter and contributor for LockOneStopShop.